Active NPI 1487989661 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Starla C Ricks , APN

Nurse Practitioner • Elko, NV

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Starla Ricks, APN is a certified Nurse Practitioner practicing in Elko, NV. With approximately 17 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Nevada School Of Medicine in 2009, Starla Ricks delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 160 12TH ST.

Starla Ricks is affiliated with Elite Health And Wellness and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

160 12th St

Elko, NV 898014002

Telephone 7753727444

Fax 8664934019

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Pioneer Urgent And Family Medical Clinic Facility NPI 1043499130

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Nevada School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2009

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Nurse Practitioner in Elko, NV

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

17 Yrs +6.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 11.0 Yrs

State Avg: 10.0 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

12 Specialists

Practicing in Elko, NV (919 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

8.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

39.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ricks (17 Years) 17 Yrs

Elko Specialty Average (11.0 Years) 11.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,156	407	$133.58	$106.51
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	599	88	$11.74	$0.45
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	358	244	$21.25	$8.65
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	281	137	$39.93	$11.79
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	144	25	$6.58	$0.64
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	129	45	$10.64	$0.97
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	117	93	$99.70	$75.02
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	89	89	$170.01	$137.50
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	40	24	$9.30	$1.23
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	37	$125.71	$92.57
81003 Automated urinalysis test	36	30	$14.00	$2.08
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	32	15	$36.00	$16.22
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	16	14	$15.19	$0.11
87880 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep)	15	14	$41.00	$16.20
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus	14	13	$100.00	$34.62
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	13	13	$19.00	$9.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	775	346	$190.34	$107.46
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	363	245	$28.00	$8.40
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	224	44	$8.00	$1.06
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	167	133	$131.86	$76.20
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	149	86	$46.00	$11.96
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	142	26	$20.00	$0.51
81003 Automated urinalysis test	126	85	$14.00	$2.18
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	77	13	$8.00	$0.53
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	46	17	$36.00	$16.22
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	44	38	$19.00	$9.52
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	43	43	$295.00	$141.64
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	29	22	$18.00	$1.41
87880 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep)	23	16	$41.00	$16.20
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus	21	17	$100.00	$34.62
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$195.00	$95.19
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	11	11	$31.00	$12.37

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	740	320	$190.08	$106.75
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	312	200	$131.83	$78.43
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	277	211	$28.00	$2.96
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	178	35	$20.00	$0.50
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	170	37	$8.00	$1.14
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	161	99	$46.00	$12.21
81003 Automated urinalysis test	106	75	$14.00	$2.22
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	100	25	$8.00	$0.56
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	61	30	$36.00	$16.29
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus	53	52	$100.00	$34.20
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	42	42	$292.62	$145.53
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	41	34	$19.00	$9.61
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	33	31	$83.79	$49.12
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	28	22	$47.21	$1.64
87880 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep)	27	25	$41.00	$15.68
94640 Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production	24	20	$34.00	$9.71
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$195.00	$98.09
J7620 Albuterol, up to 2.5 mg and ipratropium bromide, up to 0.5 mg, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme	18	16	$6.00	$0.13
90688 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	16	16	$40.00	$20.06
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	15	15	$31.00	$12.50
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	12	12	$210.00	$112.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	394	216	$210.43	$113.26
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	241	181	$26.07	$2.99
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	82	71	$138.46	$79.83
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	77	19	$6.12	$1.25
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	54	37	$47.41	$12.29
81003 Automated urinalysis test	35	29	$13.69	$2.25
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	29	27	$19.00	$9.71
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	24	24	$22.75	$15.27
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	18	18	$25.00	$20.53
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$211.88	$98.49
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	12	11	$8.67	$1.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	542	273	$227.00	$93.48
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	456	257	$25.00	$2.95
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	60	16	$3.00	$1.34
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	57	49	$151.62	$63.06
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	44	44	$37.00	$17.05
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	41	21	$50.00	$12.31
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	29	$225.00	$93.32
90674 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent derived from cell cultures, preservative and antibiotic free	25	25	$30.00	$29.23
81003 Automated urinalysis test	24	22	$13.00	$2.24
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	14	12	$46.64	$18.20
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	13	13	$25.00	$19.08
G2012 Brief communication technology-based service, e.g. virtual check-in, by a physician or other qualified health care professional who can report evaluation and management services, provided to an established patient, not originating from a related e/m servic	11	11	$30.00	$12.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	684	308	$227.00	$93.27
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	450	242	$25.00	$2.93
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	90	76	$151.14	$63.89
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	80	17	$3.00	$1.59
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	80	72	$37.00	$16.55
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	80	72	$25.00	$18.42
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	70	37	$50.00	$14.42
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	66	66	$225.00	$92.45
81003 Automated urinalysis test	37	30	$13.00	$2.44
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$348.00	$141.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	740	314	$227.00	$91.79
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	380	227	$25.00	$2.93
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	85	72	$151.00	$62.69
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	73	72	$25.00	$18.65
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	72	71	$37.18	$20.68
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	64	16	$3.00	$1.71
81003 Automated urinalysis test	57	43	$13.00	$2.71
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	49	28	$50.00	$17.47
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	35	30	$89.00	$37.68
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	25	$225.00	$92.51
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	22	20	$45.00	$14.09
82947 Blood glucose (sugar) level	20	13	$19.00	$4.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	890	349	$227.00	$92.67
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	304	204	$25.00	$2.94
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	166	129	$151.00	$63.10
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	129	28	$9.51	$1.81
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	104	56	$50.00	$22.24
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	92	22	$31.00	$0.67
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	78	78	$37.00	$25.97
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	77	77	$25.00	$18.65
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	42	$225.00	$93.27
81003 Automated urinalysis test	41	31	$13.00	$3.02
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	39	36	$45.00	$14.71
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	35	12	$9.00	$3.33
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	30	25	$89.00	$37.74
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	22	18	$13.00	$5.72
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	17	17	$348.00	$141.21
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	12	12	$13.00	$3.43

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-05-21

Nurse Practitioner Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363L00000X

State License NV APN001153

(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Apn License #

APN001153 (NV)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Elite Health And Wellness

160 12th St, Elko, NV 898014002

Phone: 7753727444

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

1 Associated Practitioners

Olyna Agee , NURSE PRACTITIONER

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1518692771

NURSEPRACTITIONER

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location January 08, 2024

Registered at 160 12TH ST, ELKO, NV 898014002 (Tel: 7752990066)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 08, 2024

Registered at 160 12TH ST, ELKO, NV 898014002 (Tel: 7752990066)

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NPI Profile Active October 06, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 06, 2009

Registered at 762 14TH ST, ELKO, NV 898013413 (Tel: 7757381553)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 06, 2009

Registered at 1802 N CARSON ST STE 100, CARSON CITY, NV 897011227 (Tel: 7758886610)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 06, 2009

Recorded as STARLA RICKS, APN

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 06, 2009

Nurse Practitioner (License #APN001153 in NV)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 06, 2009

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1487989661

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: October 06, 2009

Last Update: May 21, 2026

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

160 12th St

Elko, NV 898014002

Phone: 7752990066

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